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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Cadillac SRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
    3. Fig 1: View Of Starter & Heat Shield
    GM2196015Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the heat shield (2) from the starter.
  4. Remove the left catalytic cylinder head nuts and reposition catalytic converter away from cylinder head.
  5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  6. Disconnect the knock sensor connector.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Starter & Solenoid & Cables
    GM2196014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the battery positive nut (1) and the engine harness connector (2), from the starter solenoid (3).
    8. Fig 3: Identifying Starter Motor & Bolts
    GM2201749Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the starter motor bolts (1).
  9. Remove the starter motor (2).
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